A dedicated identity
The number belongs to the registered business route rather than a shared messaging program.
10DLC BUSINESS MESSAGING
A local number built for registered business messaging.
Use a dedicated 10-digit identity for application-to-person messaging, with the brand and campaign registration carriers require for the intended use case.
Availability, timing, throughput, pricing, and approval depend on the registered business and use case.
- Dedicated
Business number
- Local
Area-code identity
- Registered
Brand and use case
- Two-way
When configured
WHEN 10DLC FITS
Local identity with a structured route to launch
10DLC is designed for registered business messaging. The assigned throughput, fees, and approval path depend on the brand, campaign, content, destination, and carrier requirements.
Local market presence
Choose an available local area code when the program benefits from a regional identity.
Business messaging route
10DLC is designed for application-to-person traffic rather than unregistered personal-number sending.
Connected platform tools
Use the registered sender with campaigns, keywords, replies, automation, and reporting in ProTexting.
REGISTRATION FLOW
Move from use case to an approved messaging route
ProTexting helps organize the information and number setup while carrier and ecosystem reviews remain the authority for approval and capacity.
Define the use case
Document the audience, consent path, message examples, frequency, and opt-out handling.
Register the brand
Submit the business identity and requested information through the applicable registration path.
Register the campaign
Connect the intended messaging purpose and examples to the brand and selected number.
Test before scale
Confirm delivery, replies, HELP and STOP behavior, links, and reporting before increasing volume.
COMPARE SENDER TYPES
Choose the identity that matches the operation
Local presence, national familiarity, memorable promotion, setup path, and volume planning all shape the right choice.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Clear answers before the sender decision
Carrier and ecosystem requirements change. These answers explain the operating model without turning an estimate into a guarantee.
What does A2P mean?+
Application-to-person messaging is traffic sent from a business application to recipients. 10DLC provides a registered route for this business messaging use case.
Is throughput the same for every 10DLC campaign?+
No. Capacity can vary by registration, carrier, brand, campaign, use case, and current ecosystem rules. Confirm the assigned route before planning volume.
Can an existing number be used?+
Some eligible numbers can be text-enabled or moved into an appropriate business messaging setup. Ownership, voice configuration, registration, and provider constraints must be reviewed first.
NEXT STEP
Ready to plan a registered local sender?
Start your workspace free, then bring the exact use case, audience, and expected volume to our team for registration guidance.